Improve your Acrylic Painting
Course
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Newcastle upon tyne
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Duration
9 Weeks
You will experiment with a range of acrylic painting techniques and methods that help to broaden your brush skills. You will explore abstraction and using landscapes and portraits as subject matter. You will be encouraged to work from your own source material. You will undertake research to aid the production of your art creating a portfolio charting the progress of your artwork with accompanying reflective written work. Your final piece of work will be reflective of the methods and ideas explored on the course.
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About this course
This course would suit anyone who would like to expand on their painting skills.
Some experience of painting would be beneficial but is not a requirement of the course. You should also be dexterous (able to hold and use equipment)
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Subjects
- Art
- Painting
- Materials
Course programme
How will I learn?
Through group discussion, demonstration and one-to-one tutoring you will discuss art and undertake exercises. You will create a portfolio of art experiments and a finished artwork with accompanying reflective written notes
How will my progress be monitored and assessed?
Your portfolio of work will be shown to your tutor who will advise you on progress and provide verbal and written feedback.
Progression opportunities
You can progress onto other arts courses in a choice of subjects. Your tutor will be able to advise
What equipment or materials will I need to provide?
Learners will be expected to provide all painting materials used in class.
Materials will be discussed in depth at the first session.
Estimated costs of materials needed are between £30 and £50.
You will also require some photographs for use as reference material.
Please bring your acrylic painting kit to the first class.
What other support is available?
Help with numeracy or literacy is available. ICT drop-in sessions are available during term time and are open to all learners. Additional support can be provided for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Learner Support Funding is available for equipment, childcare and travel to learners who qualify. For further details please ask when enrolling.
The topics covered include:
Aboriginal art
Abstraction
Bold use of brushwork
Colour mixing
Composition
Effective ways to paint landscapes and portraits
Mixing and using colour effectively
Underpainting
Creating a finished painting
Reflecting on your progress
Improve your Acrylic Painting